Yippee

//ˌjɪˈpi// intj

intj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    Used to express excitement or joy.

    "You'll understand, though, if I don't jump up and down and yell "Yippee!""

Example

More examples

""Yippee! We're going on an adventure!" shouted little Timothy."

Etymology

Of imitative origin. Perhaps an extension and modification of hip (interjection). Compare Dutch joepie (“yippee”).

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